James Dixon Robinson III (born Nov. 19, 1935 in Atlanta, Ga.) is an American businessman best known for his position as the chief executive officer of American Express Co. from 1977 until his retirement in 1993.[1]

James D Robinson III served as Chairman & CEO of the American Express Company for approximately 16 years. He held additional positions at the company prior to that. While at American Express, Robinson launched a thwarted hostile takeover of McGraw-Hill, purchased Shearson Lehman, IDS, First Data Corporation, and several others. He co-created Warner-Amex with Steve Ross.[5] He played a prominent role in the RJR Nabiscoleveraged buyout battle as chronicled in the book Barbarians at the Gate. Former Senator Fred Dalton Thompson played Robinson in the 1993 movie.